stemcells

Any practical treatment is a long way off, but it's a start.

Scientists have turned human stem cells into insulin-producing cells.

CRISPR manipulation proves why pre-term babies are often color-blind.

It could repair breaks and even fight osteoporosis.

Children might never have to grow up with 'dead' teeth again.

Yes, even your naughty bits.

Researchers have passed an important milestone in understanding sperm creation.

It could cure some conditions without consuming gigantic amounts of space.

Because drilling or shattering teeth lower the amount of stem cells that can be harvested.

It involves using stem cells to create insulin.

What's the worst that could happen? Zombies, that's what.

Stem cells from the ovaries of young mice were implanted into older, sterile mice. Six out of eight subsequently got pregnant.

Cancer patients could someday sidestep waiting for bone marrow transplants.

Cutting-edge treatments can come with unexpected concerns.

It might just prevent pain without nasty side effects.

It could prove a life-saver for people with rare blood types.

The effort could fight leukemia and other blood conditions.

The breakthrough could one day lead to farm-grown organ transplants.

He opened the door for Silicon Valley nerdiness in the White House.

It could save heart attack patients and could lead to an entirely lab-grown human heart.